THE CHALLENGE
What needed to become clear.
Understand how bone landmarks, muscle volumes and overall proportions connect, then carry that structure into a complete character that remains readable from several angles.
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COURSEWORK · REFERENCE STUDIES · JUL–AUG 2025
3D Modeling Studies
OVERVIEW
A collection of reference-based 3D coursework from July–August 2025, moving from skull and muscle studies to a complete character, pose tests and garment construction.
FOCUS
Anatomy · Proportion · Character form · Garment construction
TOOLS & METHODS
Digital sculpting · 3D modeling · Multi-view inspection · Pose studies
STATUS
In Progress
THE APPROACH
How the idea was tested.
Study the skull in front and side views, build the body's major muscle groups, compare front, side and back silhouettes, and continue with character posing, mesh inspection and garment pieces.
CURRENT OUTCOME
Where the project stands.
Nineteen process images document seven stages, from skull and muscle construction through full-body anatomy, character posing, garment construction, costume accessories and detail refinement. These are course reference studies and work in progress.
STUDY ARCHIVE · JUL–AUG 2025
From structure to character.
Reference-based coursework in 19 process images. Select an image to view it at full size.
Skull structure
Front and side studies of cranial proportions, eye sockets, cheekbones and the jaw.
Anatomical construction
Separate muscle volumes and compare how the torso and limbs connect in three views.
Full-body anatomy
Compare the complete figure in front, side and back views, following the muscle groups and the overall silhouette.
Character & pose
Bring the anatomical studies into a full character, then inspect a standing pose, the neutral stance and the mesh.
Garment construction
Move from garment pieces and a dressed preview to the first pass of sleeves, armor panels, layered skirts and boots.
Costume & accessories
Develop the beard, belt and ornament, then compare the sleeves, armor panels and layered clothing across three views.
Detail refinement
Refine the cloth folds, collar trim, waist details and armor surfaces while checking the character from front, side and back.
